dancingmama Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 So dh wants the kids to do some more memorization but isn't specific as to what he wants them to memorize. Just that they practice memorizing things. I know the kids have memorized things but I'm drawing a blank, except for math facts. What things do you find important for your kids to just have memorized by the end of the grammar stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Have them do a one act play. There are many written for young people and they could perform it for it to be video taped by your DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Here is a sample (not an exhaustive list): 50 states & capitals, 44 U.S. presidents, 7 continents & oceans, grammar definitions (parts of speech, parts of sentences, common pronouns, prepositions, etc.), basic world history timeline (i.e. 1215 Magna Carta signed, 1914-18 WWI), math facts and common formulas, poems, historical documents & speeches (preamble to the constitution, bill of rights, Gettysburg Address). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I just noticed your user id. Choreography requires memorization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'm not big on memorization (rote memorization anyway) but I do try to have my kids memorize some things. I try not to pressure them. I'd like them to memorize in context. If that makes sense. By end of grammar stage? Well off the top of my head: math facts for all 4 operations parts of speech personal info (address, phone number etc) states (working on capitals) continents and oceans (possibly Great Lakes and some major countries and cities for each area, mountain ranges, rivers etc) math facts such as measurement (time and calendar and other units of measurement ) science classifications timelines some poems Preamble etc songs religious texts nursery rhymes jokes and riddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Check out "Living Memory" by Andrew Campbell (aka, Plaid Dad). I have had my dc memorize verses, poems, famous paintings, etc... but haven't been really consistent about it. I love Living Memory, because everything is arranged by categories, and has everything you would want them to memorize. I do topical memory stuff, so because we are doing the Apologia Zoology, I turn to the Life Science section of Living Memory, and what I need is right there. The same for American History, there are famous speeches, dates, etc..... Memorization is good, but it will mean more to them if you tie it into the things you are currently learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks! We're several of these and just didn't remember and others will be great additions to our studies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I think poems or monologues from Shakespeare are nice to have memorized. Otherwise... the most useful things have been multiplication facts, formulas for finding area or physics formulas... Fraction - decimal equivalents Also conversions (like lb to kg) The periodic table is kind of cool to have memorized, though probably not as useful in everyday life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueh16 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Check out "Living Memory" by Andrew Campbell (aka, Plaid Dad). I have had my dc memorize verses, poems, famous paintings, etc... but haven't been really consistent about it. I love Living Memory, because everything is arranged by categories, and has everything you would want them to memorize. Memorization is good, but it will mean more to them if you tie it into the things you are currently learning. I was going to recommend this book, too. It's a goldmine of information. (poetry,Latin, Greek, geography, history, etc.,)for only $20 or so. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks everyone. I'll check the book out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebacabunch Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Times tables, 50 states and capitals, and latin and greek roots are my bare minimum. A few good poems and some things like the preamble to the constitution would be great as well. I am not big on memorization except as things are useful. Olders will benefit from memorizing some key equations in math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 address, phone number nursery rhymes? pledge of allegiance? spelling of tricky words (February, island, Wednesday) months of the year how many days in each month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 adding: names of the planets in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Original 13 colonies Some major native American tribes to region Presidents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I couldn't just come up with a great list for my kids, so I purchased books that have other people's ideas: - Classical Conversations Foundations Guide & CDs - Living Memory (which I wish had CDs!) Both are wonderful resources, and I feel confident that by working CC during the school year, and LM during the summers, we will be more than adequately covered! First Language Lessons (grammar curriculum) adds poetry, address, phone number, parents' names, etc. We also have IEW's Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization, which we use sporatically, and my kids are in AWANA at a local church, where they memorize Bible verses. Both of those have CDs. :) My kids also like the Audio Memory / Kathy Troxel CDs for geography. I have also peek through Hirsch's Core Knowledge series (What Your __ Grader Needs to Know) each year just to be sure I haven't missed anything major. (Most libraries have the series.) How's that for not giving any information other than more places to look? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamindy Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have wanted to purchase Living Memory. Where to get it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have wanted to purchase Living Memory. Where to get it?? I think I got mine through Exodus Books (http://www.exodusbooks.com/) and I have seen it elsewhere, I just can't remember exactly where at the moment! Check Exodus, first. Oh-wait! http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/andrew-a-campbell/living-memory/paperback/product-4080865.html You'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 100 digits of Pi :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Grammar Stage Memorization by Hannah Wilson This is free at Lulu Past threads What to memorize K-6 memorization work (1st and 5th grade) Second Grade Memory Work List for memory work? I'm glad I had my K-4th grader memorize_______ Memory work Other helpful links Simply Charlotte Mason Scripture Memory Systemto help learn & review. Living Memory - binder organization help Tell me how you do memory work in your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Here are some ideas: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/24857/24857-h/24857-h.htm#CHAPTER_VII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for all the resources! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Does anyone know if this (Living Memory by Campbell) is available anywhere (or rather, anywhere with a lower price) than Lulu? I've seen references to it being between $20-$25, but Lulu sells it for $35 (plus shipping!). I felt like I could buy it at $20, but jeesh, that's almost double! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I gotta say it because I have seen it so often .....kids who have memorized all sorts of things but not..........their parents phone number and their address. That is something that is a must and a safety issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koerarmoca Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Big on poetry (mostly because my children adore it) Bible verses math facts (big time on multiplication) states/capitals those are the big areas I like to cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Seconding Living Memory, Classical Conversations CD's, and IEW's poetry program. Drama and any form of presentation are great memory builders. Also, Bible verses. This year my youngers are memorizing Horatius (slowly) at the Bridge (it might take them in to next year) and the boys will be memorizing a Shakespeare Play for Shakespeare camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy M Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Does anyone know if this (Living Memory by Campbell) is available anywhere (or rather, anywhere with a lower price) than Lulu? I've seen references to it being between $20-$25, but Lulu sells it for $35 (plus shipping!). I felt like I could buy it at $20, but jeesh, that's almost double! :( Here is a link to the ebook (pdf) of Living Memory, which is $15. Maybe you want the actual book though. I actually like the pdf, because I can print out any of the sheets we specifically want to work on and put them into our memory binder. I use Living Memory for ideas on poetry, history, and science. For Bible, we use a catechism aligned with our faith and Scripture memory. This year we're memorizing the book of James with an almost 6 and 4 year old, and it's so neat how much they can learn! We've never tried that much before. I have the Veritas Press history cards to memorize for history. Other than those, we'll memorize the list of presidents probably. This year we're memorizing the 7 wonders of the ancient world (from Living Memory) and a couple of extra things. But for memorization at my children's age, we're concentrating on Bible and math facts. I'll add grammar and poetry with FLL shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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